10 halamang gamot Flashcards

1
Q

DOH secretary

A

juam m flavier

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2
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This program aims to promote an effective and safe use of traditional medicine

A

Traditional Medicine Program

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3
Q

when was Traditional Medicine Program launched

A

1992

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4
Q

what law is Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act

A

ra 8423

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5
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who signed into the law ra 8423

A

president fidel v ramos

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6
Q

tasked to promote and advocates the use of traditional and alternative health care modalities through scientific research and product development

A

Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)

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7
Q

scientific name of akapulko

A

cassia alata

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8
Q

scientific name of ampalaya

A

momordica charantia

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9
Q

scientific name of bawang

A

allium sativum

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10
Q

scientific name of bayabas

A

psidium guajava

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11
Q

scientific name of lagundi

A

vitex negundo

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12
Q

scientific name of sambong

A

blumea balsamifera

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13
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scientific name of niyog-niyogan

A

quisaqualis indica l.

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14
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scientific name of tsaang gubat

A

ehretia microphylla lam.

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15
Q

scientific name of ulasimang bato

A

peperomia pellucida

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16
Q

scientific name of yerba buena

A

mentha arvensis

17
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types of herbal medecine

A
  • herbal teas
  • herbal tinctures
  • fluid extracts
  • herbal poultices
  • powdered herbs and tablets
  • essential oils
  • herbal creams and ointments
  • herbal supplements
18
Q

medicine is used to treat tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.

A

akapulko

19
Q

has been found to be effective in the treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), hemorrhoids, coughs, burns and scalds, and being studied for anti-cancer properties

A

ampalaya

20
Q

used to treat infection with antibacterial, antiinflammatory, anti- cancer and anti-hypertensive properties. It is widely used to reduce cholesterol level in blood.

A

bawang

21
Q

used as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti- spasmodic, antioxidant hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, anti-plasmodial, anti-cough, antidiabetic, and antigenotoxic in folkloric medicine.

A

bayabas

22
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used to treat cough, colds and fever. It is also used as a relief for asthma & pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.

A

lagundi

23
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used to eliminate intestinal parasites.

A

niyog-niyogan

24
Q

used to treat kidney stones, wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and hypertension

A

sambong

25
Q

taken as tea to treat skin allergies including eczema, scabies and itchiness wounds in child birth

A

tsaang gubat

26
Q

known for its effectivity in treating arthritis and gout.

A

ulasimang bato

27
Q

used as analgesic to relive body aches and pain due to rheumatism and gout. It is also used to treat coughs, colds and insect bites

A

yerba buena

28
Q

two methods of making herbal teas

A

infusion and decoction

29
Q

steeping lighter parts of the plant (leaves, flowers, light stems) in boiled water for several minute

A

infusion

30
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boiling tougher parts, such as roots or bark for a longer period of time

A

decoction

31
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how to prepare herbal teas

A

Prepare 1 teaspoon of dried herb for every 1 cup of water. Let it steep in boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes. Strain the herbs out and drink 3 to 4 times a day.

32
Q

Extraction of volatile liquid plant materials and other aromatic compounds from plants

A

essential oil

33
Q

tend to be commercial products in tablet or capsule form manufactured and marketed by the health food industry for sale in retail outlets to the general public

A

herbal supplement

34
Q

Herbal supplements are often standardized to contain stated levels of active ________

A

phytochemicals

35
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usually is mixed with beeswax (or something similar) to make it more applicable to outside the body, such as on a cut or scrape.

A

herbal creams/ointment

36
Q

Herbs that are dried and (sometimes) certain parts are separated out then diced to powder fine consistency.

A

powdered herbs and tablets

37
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a solid, vegetable fat based mixture used externally. They have the shortest life span of any herbal remedy and must be made fresh for every use.

A

herbal poultices

38
Q

are stronger than herbal tinctures, and can be made with alcohol or glycerin.

A

fluid extracts

39
Q

Steeping a medicinal plant in alcohol extracts the alcohol-soluble principles into a liquid form that can be stored for long periods

A

herbal tinctures